Has N79LP been in an accident?

Yes. N79LP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N79LP?

N79LP is a 1996 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53027.

Has N79LP been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N79LP (CEN20FA035) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N79LP — 1996 Bell 407

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N79LP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 53027
Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 407
Year: 1996
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Allison 250-c47
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20FA035Dec 7, 2019Gulf Of Mexico, GMFatal · 2 fatal
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine’s Nos. 3 and 4 bearings and the power turbine pinion gear, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Bell 407).

Jan 30, 2021deregistered — Panther Helicopters Inc

Frequently asked

Has N79LP been in an accident?: Yes. N79LP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N79LP?: N79LP is a 1996 Bell 407 (rotorcraft), serial number 53027.
Has N79LP been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N79LP (CEN20FA035) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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